President of Seychelles Wavel Ramkalawan and First Lady Linda Ramkalawan have arrived in the Maldives on a state visit. He is visiting the Maldives from June 11-14 at the invitation of President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdulla Shahid received President Ramkalawan and First Lady Linda Ramkalawan, along with their delegation, at Velana International Airport (VIA). The government will hold an official welcome ceremony on June 12.
During his visit, President Ramkalawan will meet with President Solih to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral cooperation. The two leaders would also exchange several agreements and issue a joint statement on the outcomes of their discussions.
The visit of President Ramkalawan to the Maldives demonstrates the close relationship between the two countries. The visit is expected to lead to further collaboration between the Maldives and the Seychelles. The two countries established diplomatic relations on July 1, 1980.